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Akamai Technologies

Lead Senior Security Architect

Akamai Technologies

. Evaluate the security of Akamai's distributed network and products .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $169,300 - $304,700 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating security for distributed networks and cloud systems, with a strong focus on compliance requirements and security architecture design. Proven ability to translate security requirements into technical specifications and improve security controls through automation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Cloud Security AssessmentSecurity Architecture DesignPCI DSS ExpertiseControl AssessmentAudit Support

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Hard Skills
Security EvaluationTechnical Specification TranslationSecurity Blueprint DevelopmentRemediation DefinitionData GovernanceInfrastructure SecurityApplication SecurityNetwork SecurityCompliance Program SupportControl Framework Design
Tools & Technologies
Akamai Common Control FrameworkAI for Security MonitoringAutomation Tools
Industry Keywords
Security ComplianceControl AssessmentsDistributed SystemsInternet Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Evaluate the security of Akamai's distributed network and products
  • Assess cloud, network, infrastructure, and application designs against security and compliance requirements
  • Translate requirements into technical specifications, security blueprints, and engineering guardrails
  • Support compliance programs, control assessments, and audits using Akamai's common control framework
  • Work with engineering and InfoSec to investigate security risks and define remediation
  • Improve adoption and monitoring of security controls through AI and automation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent professional experience
  • Extensive experience assessing security in cloud systems, Internet technologies, infrastructure, applications, and data governance
  • Expertise in PCI DSS requirements, control assessment, and audit support
  • Proven experience designing security architectures and control frameworks for distributed systems

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus or incentives
  • Equity awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Healthcare
  • 401K savings plan
  • Company holidays
  • Vacation in the form of PTO
  • Sick time
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Mental wellness support
  • Financial wellness support
  • Flexible work arrangements: at home, in an office, or a combination of both